If you enjoy Zuppa Tuscana sausage potato soup from Olive Garden, you'll love this lighter version with a sweet potato twist. This is my favorite sausage potato soup recipe.
This recipe was a happy accident. I know this never happens to anyone but me (right?), but I started creating my soup without first checking to make sure I had all the ingredients! (I'm sure you're all much smarter than I am!) No potatoes. Hmmm. No problem. I used sweet potatoes instead. My family all agreed that they liked this version better! The sweet potatoes combined with the spicy sausage were a hit. My picky kids gobbled up the soup! Success!
So, why do I call it skinny soup? No cream. No butter. There's enough flavor that you just don't need it. (Of course, if you want your soup creamier, go ahead. Use cream instead of milk. I won't tell anyone!) Ready for the recipe? It's really easy.
{Skinny} Sweet Potato Toscana Soup
- 3 cups water*
- 2 ½ - 3 t chicken flavor Better than Bouillon*
- ½ lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1-2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potato (depending on how chunky you like your soup)
- 1-2 cups chopped kale or Swiss chard (both are yummy, but we like kale the best)
- ¼ t salt
- ¼ t crushed red pepper flakes (the sausage will add spice, so you can leave this out if your kiddos like more mild flavors)
- ½ c milk
- Parmesan cheese--optional garnish
*Any chicken broth, stock or bouillon can be used in place of the water and Better than Bouillon.
Directions:
Combine water, bouillon, and sweet potatoes in a medium sauce pan. Cook on high heat until boiling, and then turn the temperature to medium. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Add cooked sausage, kale, and spices. Simmer 5-10 more minutes. Add milk and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
We like it with Swiss chard, too!
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Devin @ Nom Yum & Free
Hmm. . . I may have to try your soup with some vegan Field Roast Italian sausage. I'm all about the light yet filling dishes right now! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week!
Di {CookTheTV}
Oooh, Heidi, yum!! Looks delish! I never get the soup at Olive Garden, I'm always to busy pigging out on pasta, haha.
Thanks for the recipe. Pinning!! :) Di
Katie
I saw you over on Work it Wednesday! Had to comment because I've been looking for a healthier version of this soup, thanks for sharing!
Vicky Myers
Looks very scrummy... like the idea of sweet potatoes. I never check my cupboard and regularly have to swap ingredients!!
Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
Yummy! Thanks so much for linking up at Two Girls and a Party!
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I Gotta Try That
These all look so good! I love kale in any soup, one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing the recipe Heidi.
Hugs,
Marcie
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)
YUM, I could add in some beans to make it veg. This sounds awesome. Accident recipes happen to me all the time! LOL YUM
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Jodi Stewart
This looks just gorgeous. I'm going to try it tomorrow. (yay for actually having all the ingredients!) Thanks!!
Heidi Fowler
I hope you like it, Jodi! I know what you mean about the ingredients. It's a happy day when I find a new recipe and can actually make it without running to the store!
Amy @ Pressure Cook Recipes
Hi Heidi,
Love that it's finally soup season!
We love sweet potatoes. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Amy
Heidi
I'm excited for soup season, too. In fact, I think I might just need to make this for dinner tonight!
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This looks amazing! I will definately give it a try!
I hope I will manage as I am not a great cook!
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Same to yu guys, and keep up the good work!!!